Subscriber Picks: Why clutter can be good for you | How to spring-clean your finances

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Does spring cleaning spark anything but joy for you?

If you are dreading the annual decluttering, this would be music to your ears: Clutter can be good for you. In this week's edition, we look at why you may be right in insisting that your weird old clutter is worth more than others think.

For those who have decided to postpone cleaning to next spring, it pays to spend some time to declutter your finances. If you have a home loan, it is a good time to review it, with interest rates expected to go higher this year. Scroll on and read our guide on 10 ways to boost your financial health.

Don't neglect your mental health too. Simple habits, such as unplugging from screens before bedtime, can make a big difference. 

Have a restful weekend.

10 ways to boost your financial health

Time to spring-clean your finances and declutter your loans.

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Home loan rates will remain high before dipping in 2024. What should home owners do?

Should you refinance or reprice your home mortgage? Here's a look at what banks are offering.

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How much does your Big Mac cost? It depends on where you buy it in Singapore

A Big Mac meal in Bedok Mall costs $8.65. The same meal at the Jewel Changi Airport outlet costs $7.75. Find out why.

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Don’t rush to clear. Clutter can be good for you

Why it is perfectly fine to keep that paperweight sitting on your paperless desk.

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When does hard work become workaholism?

While it’s good and fortunate if we love our work, our work will not love us back.

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10 tips for better mental health in 2023

Get active, rest well and laugh more.

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Where to go in 2023

Five places to explore - from budget-friendly Vietnam to bucket-list Bhutan. 

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8 CNY dishes to order for a fuss-free reunion meal

Take your pick, from yusheng with chilled braised sea cucumber to pen cai cooked in momotaro tomato sauce.

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